Despite being such a vital part of a car's anatomy, many drivers don't know how brake systems work or the difference between ...

Working of drum & disc brakes Quite literally a drum brake is a small round drum that has a set of shoes inside of it. ... A disc brake has a disc shaped metal rotor spinning within a wheel.

Rating disc against drum brakes has been an argument among some motorists and mechanics for a while now, with both groups finding themselves on the fence; influenced by their experiences.

The Leed Brakes kits for Fox-platform Mustangs are split into two broad categories: You can maintain your car’s original four-lug (4x118mm bolt circle) configuration if you want a factory look ...

Rear brake liner change:Those who are following this thread will know that the entire braking system was changed in June, ...

Servicing brakes 25 years ago required few decisions other than choosing a mechanic. Disc and drum brakes used only two types of friction materials—semimetallic and asbestos. The mechanic simply ...

which subsequently pushes the pads against the brake disc (also called the brake rotor) or drum that rotates with the wheel, it is in every driver's best interests—as well as that of their ...

Drums are made from cast iron and are named for their “drum-like” shape. Drum brakes work by forcing 2 arched “shoes” housed within the drum, to expand outward into the inner wall of the ...

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